This is why you should run a catch can
mark, is there any way you can take a custom picture for me? im trying to see if my catch can idea will work before i drop my engine in. I just need to know how much space between the firewall and the intake manifold from the intake manifolds lowest point.
Also thanks for the heads up on e85 cars and catch cans as im switching to e85 this year
Also thanks for the heads up on e85 cars and catch cans as im switching to e85 this year
the stuff that comes out will do your motor no harm if you ran it back thats been proven but it also dosent hurt to empty your can if thats what you wish to do i am still amazed at the tiny size of the cans we run in our evos compared to other makes and models.
Are you running any PCV system with your catch can ? If you run a small vacuum to your PCV port in the valve cover, the moisture will be pulled from the engine and burned in the motor with no issues.
Don
Don
I'm fine with just draining my can, instead of having it go back in the motor.
Exactly, me too...Might not do "harm" but sure as hell doesnt do good, and I dont want no moisture/gunk/unburnt fuel/blowby going into my oil if it doesnt have to, not when the oil is the blood of your engine, would you want crap mixing in with your blood in your body? I know I wouldnt
I took some pictures and measurements this morning, but it was tough. I will PM them to you in a few. It seems like there is up to 4" at the widest point at the bottom of the manifold, once you get under the strut bar mount plate on the firewall.
I still need to hook something up for my valve cover to intake manifold side. I'm gonna try to get something setup this week.
Good info found in here:
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/arti...cv-system.html
Last edited by evilempire76; May 10, 2011 at 06:39 AM.